Germany and Ukraine Partner to Develop FREYJA Ballistic Missile Defense System
At the Eurosatory trade fair in Paris, German defense electronics firm HENSOLDT and Ukrainian defense company Fire Point signed a letter of intent to jointly develop the FREYJA ground-based ballistic missile defense system. The system integrates HENSOLDT’s TRML-4D AESA radar (tracking up to 1,500 targets) with Fire Point’s FP-7 interceptor missiles and launch systems. Fire Point, Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, aims to intercept ballistic missiles at under $1 million per shot, with a first intercept goal by end of 2027. The partnership leverages Ukrainian battlefield innovation and European industrial scalability to address critical European air and missile defense gaps.
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Ukraine's top strike-drone maker Fire Point enters ballistic missile defense with German partner
Ukraine's Fire Point, the firm behind 60% of Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, is expanding into ballistic missile defense. The company has signed a deal with German radar maker Hensoldt to produce the Freyja ballistic-missile defense system, incorporating the FP-7.X interceptor. Fire Point aims to intercept ballistic missiles at 15 miles altitude for about $700,000 per shot, significantly cheaper than the Patriot PAC-3's $3.8 million. The FP-7.X was flight-tested in early June 2026, with mass production targeted at three units per day starting August 2026. The company is also in talks with Thales, Leonardo, and Kongsberg for radar, tracking, and command systems.
Defense NewsUkraine's Fire Point moves from strike drones into ballistic missile defense with German partner
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Fire Point, responsible for 60% of Ukraine's long-range strikes deep inside Russia, announced it is moving into ballistic missile defense. The company signed an agreement with German radar maker Hensoldt to co-produce a low-cost ballistic missile interceptor system called Freyja (FP-7.X). Fire Point flight-tested the interceptor in early June 2026 and aims to intercept its first ballistic missile by end of 2027. The system is designed to bring down a ballistic missile for under $1 million per shot—significantly cheaper than Patriot interceptors (around $3.8 million per PAC-3). Meanwhile, Fire Point continues to expand its drone capabilities: an FP-2 struck a Russian refinery 1,286 miles from Ukraine on June 20, and the modernized FP-1 now has a 1,677-mile range. Ukraine has logged 28 strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in June 2026.
Military TimesUkraine's top strike-drone maker Fire Point enters ballistic missile defense with German partner Hensoldt
Fire Point, the Ukrainian firm behind the majority of long-range drone strikes inside Russia, is expanding into missile defense. The company signed a deal with German radar maker Hensoldt to produce the Freyja ballistic missile defense system (FP-7.X interceptor). Fire Point aims to intercept ballistic missiles by late 2027 at a cost under $1 million per shot, significantly cheaper than the Patriot PAC-3. Fire Point drones currently carry out about 60% of Ukraine's deep strikes, hitting Russian oil refineries and fuel depots. The company's rapid growth has drawn both foreign partnerships and domestic corruption scrutiny. The move marks a strategic expansion from offensive to defensive capabilities in Ukraine's war effort.
Defense NewsUkraine's top strike-drone maker moves into ballistic missile defense
Fire Point, the Ukrainian firm responsible for approximately 60% of Ukraine's long-range drone strikes inside Russia, is expanding into missile defense. The company signed a deal with German radar maker Hensoldt to jointly produce the Freyja (FP-7.X) ballistic-missile interceptor system. Fire Point aims to intercept ballistic missiles at a cost of under $1 million per shot (targeting $700,000), significantly cheaper than the Patriot PAC-3 system. The FP-7.X recently completed a flight test in early June 2026, with a goal of intercepting the first ballistic missile by the end of 2027. Fire Point also continues its strike operations, with its modernized FP-1 drone now capable of reaching targets up to 3,000 kilometers away. The company's dual role as a key provider of both offensive deep-strike capabilities and defensive missile systems positions it as a central player in Ukraine's war effort and defense-tech sector.
Defense NewsUkraine's top strike-drone maker enters ballistic missile defense with German partner
Fire Point, the Ukrainian firm behind 60% of Kyiv's long-range drone strikes inside Russia, is expanding into ballistic missile defense. The company signed a deal with German radar maker Hensoldt to build the Freyja interceptor system (FP-7.X). Fire Point aims to intercept ballistic missiles for under $1 million per shot—significantly cheaper than Patriot systems—with a target of a first intercept by end of 2027. Fire Point's drones, including the FP-1 and FP-2, have been central to Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' campaign against Russian oil refineries and fuel depots. A flight test of the FP-7.X interceptor occurred in early June 2026, with mass production slated for three units per day starting in August.
Military TimesUkraine's Fire Point Collaborates with Hensoldt on Low-Cost Ballistic Missile Interceptor
Fire Point, Ukraine's leading strike-drone manufacturer responsible for approximately 60% of drone strikes inside Russia, is diversifying into missile defense. The company signed a deal with Germany's Hensoldt to produce a ballistic missile interceptor system called Freyja (FP-7.X). The system aims to intercept ballistic missiles at 15 miles altitude for about $700,000 per shot, significantly under the $3.8 million cost of a Patriot PAC-3 interceptor. Fire Point flight-tested the FP-7.X in early June 2026 and plans to mass-produce three interceptors daily starting in August 2026, targeting the first operational intercept by end of 2027. The move positions Fire Point as a key player in both deep-strike and air defense, aligning with Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' campaign against Russian oil infrastructure.
Military TimesHENSOLDT and Fire Point Partner on FREYJA Ballistic Missile Defense System
German defense electronics company HENSOLDT and Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point have signed a letter of intent at the Eurosatory trade fair in Paris to jointly develop the FREYJA ground-based ballistic missile defense system. The system will integrate HENSOLDT's TRML-4D AESA radar, capable of tracking 1,500 air targets, with Fire Point's combat-proven FP-7 missiles, launch devices, and system control. HENSOLDT will produce and deliver the radar and support integration, while Fire Point will act as prime contractor, overseeing system design and integration. HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre highlighted the partnership as a scalable European contribution to closing critical gaps in air and missile defense, noting Ukraine's rapid innovation under operational pressure.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikHENSOLDT and Fire Point Announce Strategic Partnership for Ballistic Missile Defense System FREYJA
At the Eurosatory trade fair in Paris, German sensor manufacturer HENSOLDT and Ukrainian defense company Fire Point signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a ground-based ballistic missile defense system named FREYJA. HENSOLDT will provide its combat-proven TRML-4D AESA radar for detection and tracking of up to 1,500 air targets, while Fire Point will act as main contractor, producing and integrating its FP-7 missiles, launchers, and system control. The partnership aims to combine Ukrainian operational innovation with European industrial scalability to address critical gaps in air and missile defense. HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre emphasized the importance of this European contribution to ballistic missile defense, leveraging proven technology and rapid innovation under real operational pressure.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikHENSOLDT and Fire Point Partner on FREYJA Ballistic Missile Defense System
German defense electronics company HENSOLDT and Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point have signed a letter of intent at the Eurosatory trade fair in Paris to jointly develop a ground-based ballistic missile defense system named FREYJA. The system will integrate HENSOLDT's combat-proven TRML-4D AESA radar, capable of tracking 1,500 air targets, with Fire Point's FP-7 missiles and launch systems. HENSOLDT will produce and deliver the radar components, while Fire Point will act as prime contractor, overseeing system design, missile production, and integration. HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre emphasized the partnership as a scalable European contribution to missile defense, leveraging Ukraine's rapid innovation under operational pressure. The collaboration aims to address critical gaps in European air and missile defense capabilities.
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